sorry I corrected my post, the asking is $500 over book.

PSS - funny thing is I asked him this morning "what is wrong with the car" he told me something about the gas pedal he was going to fix. later on today he called me to tell me he was bringing the car to a local Benz inde, I told him I read about that model and had some concerns, he asked about what I told him the seat control modules draining the battery and he says "oh yeah this car has that problem, I've got them unplugged. "no one else would have known to ask about that but you did, I would have told you any way" I was like...the modules are $200. He said he's going to see if his inde buddy has them and will install them for him.

We got off the phone and I sent him a text asking why he didnt tell me about that when I asked what was wrong with the car and what else was wrong with the car....he didn't write back but did call me. I didn't take the call as I was at dinner with friends. We will see what tomorrow brings but I am less than comfortable because of the omission, which of course could have been an over sight.

I'm betting the modules will be plugged back in and I will be told they were replaced...annnnnnnnnnd so does anyone know if there's a revised part number? are there aftermarkets available or is it a dealer only part?


EDIT - I found this...So I guess there are revised part numbers...

https://www.amazon.com/GENUINE-Mercedes-CONTROL-MODULE-MEMORY/dp/B00D348T08

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1985 300CD Silver/Blue H&R Suspension (Sold, still cryin over that)
1982 300SD Silver/Blue '85 OM617 (Sold)
1982 300D - Blue/Blue (Sold)

When you're buying a 15 year old Mercedes, seat modules should be the least of your concerns. Engine, transmission and climate control would be my primary focus. Unless you have multiple drivers, wouldn't you leave the seat in the same position anyway? If you did have to move it, just plug it in for a minute. And looking up the NADA price, it shows $5,500 with those miles.

If you get a PPI, you won't have to believe a thing he says. Generally I wouldn't believe anything a seller on CL says anyway, be it a dealer or private listing.

I did find this...

08-03-2013
77,676 mi.
Gulf Atlantic Motors
Listing Price : $9,950
Vehicle Mileage : 77,676 miles

on https://www.vehiclehistory.com

Interesting....it's a month after the last visit to the service department at the Benz dealership.

Seller told me the service advisor "Andre" at Naples MB has been his guy and knows all about the car. They're who I got the VMI from ... a guy named Luke...and he told me...in the FIVE years since he's been there (drumroll) there IS NO ANDRE working there.

Seller is like most used car dealers only telling half the truth. Too bad he's buddy with the guy who owns Benz Connection on Davis road, that would be the place to go for a PPI. Good thing my friend Josh owns a shop and has a Solus, so a LONG test drive I will take....see if that drive shaft is a vibrating!

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1985 300CD Silver/Blue H&R Suspension (Sold, still cryin over that)
1982 300SD Silver/Blue '85 OM617 (Sold)
1982 300D - Blue/Blue (Sold)

And you continue to be interested in this car???